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Risk of delay to carbon market reforms after surprise EU vote
The European Parliament on Wednesday rejected a proposal to upgrade the European Union's carbon market, an unexpected move that exposed divisions over the bloc's core climate policy and could delay negotiations to finish the measure.
read more... 09/06/2022
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EU plans first joint gas buying before winter
The European Union plans to start jointly buying gas before winter, the bloc's energy policy chief said on Monday, as it seeks to cut reliance on Russian fossil fuels and build a buffer against further energy supply shocks.
read more... 24/05/2022
EU lawmakers vote for more ambitious carbon market overhaul
Lawmakers on the European Parliament's environment committee voted on Tuesday for a more ambitious overhaul of the EU carbon market than previously proposed, as they prepare to negotiate reforms to the bloc's core emissions-cutting policy.
read more... 19/05/2022
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EU countries urged to prepare for Russian gas ‘supply shock’
In a policy document due to be adopted on Wednesday (18 May), the European Commission urges EU member states to step up preparations for a “full disruption of Russian gas supplies” by considering emergency measures like a temporary cap on gas prices.
read more... 18/05/2022
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Germany to reject EU green investment label for nuclear power
Germany will oppose European Union plans to include nuclear energy as a sustainable investment in its "taxonomy" policy for labelling green investments, the government said on Monday.
read more... 17/05/2022